Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask Finish vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask Finish
Edradour
£185
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask Finish | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | MacNair's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 53.2% | 48% |
| Age | 19 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £184.63 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask Finish
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask Finish
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £185.
For beginners: Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask Finish is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£184.63 vs £125)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£125 vs £184.63)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask Finish is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy MacNair's?
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Edradour 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/8) Sauternes Cask Finish
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)